The Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 6 PM at Gettysburg Community Theatre, Gettysburg. We had 10 members in attendance and were treated to a performance of voice music by (3) young performers. Afterwards we held our meeting at Upper Crust.

Business Meeting:
1. Secretary’s Report: Approved.

2. Treasure’s report: Approved.

3. President’s Report: Wayne is pictured presenting a check to Chad Allen-Carr (Executive Director) after our members in attendance were treated to a wonderful music performance by three young blossoming performers. Prior to the performance Chad gave us a history lesson regarding the founding of the Arts Theatre and the benefits of offering all kinds of opportunity to actors and performers of all ages. This is the 17th year of the Gettysburg Community Theatre. Chad shared that our Optimist Club has been a sponsor for 17 years. (See picture attached to the minutes)

Old Business

4. Optimist Basketball (Chair Brian Skidmore)

5. Little League Baseball (Chair Al Parone) – Opening day April 12 @ Gettysburg Area Rec Park. (Rain date April 19)

6. Respect for Law (Chair Doug Miller) – May 7th meeting Doug’s Home

7. Adams County Foundation Giving Spree (Chair Joe MacDowell)

8. RIF (Chair Lyne Aurand) – Participating schools have been contacted and are corresponding with Lyne.

9. Golf Tournament (Chair Daryl & Dan)

• Date May 15th We are back at “The Links at Gettysburg”
• Golf Registration flyer is available and can be found on our website “gettysburgoptimist.com”. We are asking everyone to help sell our tournament as this is our major fund raiser. If you have any questions call Dan or Daryl.

10. The Warrior Way Program ( Chair Brent Smith) – Date April 16th Awards & Breakfast at Gettysburg Sr HS. Time:7:45AM

11. Wayne had proposed working a Fundraiser at Granite Hill Campground. The (4) dates of 5/23, 6/14, 7/5, and 9/6 are available for us. The fundraiser is (Bingo) and we will need to supply the game of chance license and at least 3 or more people per event. Wayne is investigating with the owners.  Walt, Brent, Wayne, and Daryl volunteered for the 5/23 date. More information to follow.

New Business

1. Importance of new membership discussed.

Upcoming Dates:

• 4/16 Warrior Way Program 7:45AM at Gettysburg Sr HS.
• 4/16 Chamber Mixer at ACNB 675 Old Harrisburg RD 4:30-6:30 (Promote golf tourney)
• 4/12 Gettysburg Little League Opening Day (4/19 rain date)
• 5/7 Optimist Meeting 6PM @ Doug Miller’s home (Respect for Law) 3rd Qtr. BOD 5:30 before mtg.
• 5/14 Dwight D Eisenhower “Senior Self Improvement Award” 7:30AM @ AC Trades Bldg. (RSVP to Walt)
• 5/15 15th Annual Optimist Golf Tournament (Golf info available and up and on our website)
• 5/16, 5/17, 5/18 Face of America – (Help needed 5/14, 5/15, 5/19) See Marci
• 6/4 Optimist Meeting at Lake Heritage Pavilion

Respectfully Submitted, Daryl Aurand, Secretary